Politics

China Slams Australian PM For Praising Japan

Christl Leong   | Jul 10, 2014 09:07 PM EDT

China's Xinhua News Agency rebuked Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott after the latter praised Japan's military prowess in World War II during his address to the parliament also attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday. read more

Indonesia: Election History is Made

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 10, 2014 09:09 AM EDT

Torn by Wednesday’s borderline presidential elections, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono calls for Indonesian presidential candidates to keep their supporters in check during the two-week wait before an official result is announced. read more

Taiwan Diplomat Fears 'Explosive' Conflict Between China And Japan

Christl Leong   | Jul 10, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

A Taiwanese diplomat voiced concerns on Wednesday on heightening tensions between China and Japan's territorial dispute in the East China Sea, citing that the conflict may result in an "explosive" confrontation. read more

Democrats Unveil Legislation To Reverse Hobby Lobby Ruling

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 10, 2014 04:30 AM EDT

Senate democrats unveiled a new legislation that would reverse the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling that gave companies like Hobby Lobby the discretion to not pay for their employees’ birth control. read more

New Orleans Former Leader Faces 10 Years in Prison

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 10, 2014 03:34 AM EDT

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin faces 10 years in federal prison after being found guilty of corruption during his two terms in office, including the tumultuous years of rebuilding the city after Hurrican Katrina's devastation in 2005. read more

Chinese Activist Writers on House Arrest Ahead of Kerry's Visit

Christl Leong   | Jul 09, 2014 11:50 PM EDT

China has put Tibetan activist writers including well-known authors Tsering Woeser and husband Wang Lixiong on house arrest, ahead of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to Beijing. read more

More Soldiers, More Firepower: Japan's Military Launches National Recruitment Drive

Staff Reporter   | Jul 09, 2014 11:35 PM EDT

Thousands of young men are expected to swell the ranks of the Japanese military. read more

Japan Foreign Minister Angry over 'Mushroom Cloud' Map

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 08, 2014 09:11 PM EDT

Japan's foreign minister is furious after a regional newspaper in China printed a map of Japan on its front page, with mushroom clouds printed over the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the map. The words "Japan wants a war again" were printed in Chinese and English on the upper side of the map read more

China claim on South China Sea 'Problematic,' says US official

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 08, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Beijing Tuesday, leading the American delegation to the 6th Strategic and Economic Dialogue (SED) with China. Even as talks are set to begin Wednesday morning, a senior US official speaking anonymously said China’s claim to the South China Sea is “problematic” and has further raised tensions in the region. read more

German Leader Cautions against Repeat of 'Tragic History' as Japan Pushes for Collective Self-defense

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 08, 2014 08:06 AM EDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned against a repeat of what she termed as “tragic history,” when asked to comment on Japan’s decision to lift the ban on employing its military in the name of collective self-defense. read more

Premier Li Welcomes Visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 06, 2014 06:00 PM EDT

German Chancellor is in Beijing for official talks with Chinese leaders starting Monday. She was in Sichuan province Sunday visiting several German companies and holding dialogues with local business groups. read more

Online Apps Blocked As HK Rallied

Christl Leong   | Jul 04, 2014 08:39 AM EDT

Access to online services such as instant messaging app Line has been blocked in China since Tuesday in a move allegedly intended to curb Hong Kong's pro-democracy campaign. read more

CPC: Plans for Anti-Corruption System are Laid Out

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 04, 2014 06:22 AM EDT

A practical and efficient anti-graft system is set to be established as part of completing a new plan for corrective inspection reform in 2017, the Communist Party of China (CPC) as announced at a meeting. read more

Top Vietnamese Officials Lambast China, Say Will Defend Vietnam Sovereignty

Lemuel Cacho   | Jul 03, 2014 04:31 PM EDT

Top Vietnamese officials launched a simultaneous propaganda blitz this week asserting that it is committed to defending its sovereignty against possible external encroachment. read more

Nicolas Sarkozy Accuses Investigators Of Grotesque Inquiry

Lemuel Cacho   | Jul 03, 2014 03:18 PM EDT

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy criticized prosecutors on Wednesday, who accused him of corruption and influence-peddling and said that the charges hurled against him were politically manipulated. read more

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